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Win32/Filecoder is a crypto malware infection detected by ESET. According to their research lab, there are several different variants for which they add a modifier or additional information after the name that further describes what type of ransomware it is. Most of the Filecoder threat detections are more commonly identified as CryptoLocker, Cryptowall, and CTB locker.

Did you find any ransom note? These infections are created to alert victims that their data has been encrypted and demand a ransom payment. Check your documents folder for an image the malware typically uses for the background note. Check the C:\ProgramData (or C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data) for a random named .html, .txt, .png, .bmp, .url file.

Win32/Filecoder is a crypto malware infection detected by ESET. According to their research lab, there are several different variants for which they add a modifier or additional information after the name that further describes what type of ransomware it is. Most of the Filecoder threat detections are more commonly identified as CryptoLocker, Cryptowall, and CTB locker.

Did you find any ransom note? These infections are created to alert victims that their data has been encrypted and demand a ransom payment. Check your documents folder for an image the malware typically uses for the background note. Check the C:\ProgramData (or C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data) for a random named .html, .txt, .png, .bmp, .url file.

Rather than have everyone start individual topics, it would be best (and more manageable for staff) if you posted any questions, comments or requests for assistance in one of those topic discussion. Doing that will also ensure you receive proper assistance from our crypto malware experts since they may not see this thread. To avoid unnecessary confusion...this topic is closed.